The Handcrafted Pod

About this podcast

Handcrafted is a platform dedicated to in depth conversations with creators and executives about how they were able to build their respective crafts.

The Handcrafted Pod

Episodes

Season 1
Handcrafted Episode 10 - “Grieve Then Grow” w/ Kameron McCullough
In the Season 1 finale of Handcrafted Pod, Kam talks about his “vacation” in the midst of building a business empire. He speaks about the struggle of falling out of love with something that you built from the ground up. Kam then speaks about losing everything only to find himself. This story is a reminder that you can grieve anything and grow from everything.
February 22, 2021
74 min
Handcrafted Episode 9 - “Consequences” w/ Entrepreneur & Handcrafted Founder Kameron McCullough
For part 1 of the season finale of Handcrafted, Kam puts himself in the interviewee seat. He sits with his partner Shantel to discuss his childhood, family dynamic and his unconventional path to success. Kam talks through the struggle of being labeled gifted and not living up to that fully. Also he touches on how he met his first crew. This is part 1 of a story rooted in loss and how you evolve through it.
February 15, 2021
92 min
Handcrafted Episode 8 - "Built Different" w/ Wellness Expert and Entrepreneur Jerry Housey
Episode 8 of Handcrafted is an affirmation to always bet on yourself. Kam sits down with his friend Jerry Housey, owner of Stronghouse Fitness, a 100% black owned gym in West Hollywood. Jerry walks us thru his childhood in the Bronx and all the responsibilities he had even as a youth. We then revisit his time as a college football star, working in finance, and then ultimately betting on himself and excelling in the fitness world. This episode contains great messaging around the importance of family, building a brand and taking chances to change the trajectory of your life.
February 8, 2021
72 min
Handcrafted Episode 7 - "Keep Everything Yourself" w/ Recording Artist Jerreau
Kam welcomes the stylish and talented Jerreau to Handcrafted for some wine and an in-depth conversation about music, taste, inspiration and more. The two friends discuss Jerreau always wanting to rap despite being raised in the church. They explore Jerreau's journey from church talent shows to touring with Kendrick Lamar to how his hit "Really Got It" became the soundtrack of the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 title run. His latest project "K.E.Y.S" is also broken down at length. Link to K.E.Y.S. - https://open.spotify.com/album/5NEWk5zOT1HHgjBVygX8Sq?si=avqSQDeoS6aN13qbIZFIsg
February 1, 2021
92 min
Handcrafted Episode 6 - "Well Versed" w/ Fashion Designer & Creative Director Chaz Jordan
For this episode, Kam sits down with his friend and former colleague Chaz A. Jordan, designer extraordinaire. The two friends talk through Chaz's eventful life growing up in Chicago and all that he got to experience during that time. Chaz dives deep into the fabric of Chicago, working at the RSVP Gallery during the glory days with Don C, Virgil Abloh and the rest of the prominent Chicago designers. He speaks about moving to Paris at 22 years old and carving out his own lane in the fashion world. The two also speak about the challenges of building your own brands and Chaz's full circle moment of having his very own Paris Fashion Week show with one of his brands Laundered Works Corp.
January 25, 2021
110 min
Handcrafted Episode 5 - “Balancing Act” w/ Tech Executive & Entrepreneur Charles Kuykendoll
For this episode, Kam sits down with one of his best friends for a lesson in balance. Charles shares his upbringing in Chicago and how that help him learn to appreciate what he had while always striving for more. He takes thru his journey of starting college at 16, moving to NYC, to ultimately meeting his lovely wife. The two friends discuss many topics including family life, being black in tech, legendary NYC parties, building a brand and so much more.
January 18, 2021
86 min
Handcrafted Episode 4: "Bloom Where You're Planted" w/ Television Executive Ms. Myriam Leger
For episode 4 Kam sits down with his spiritual Godmother and family Ms. Myriam Leger. Ms. Myriam is the perfect example of blooming where you're planted. In this episode, Kam and Ms. Myriam speak about her Haitian upbringing and how that sculpted her lens of the world. Throughout this inspiring conversation, Myriam speaks to her career in television, finding her identity, keeping God at the center and drops many other gems that are still on the living room floor.
January 11, 2021
71 min
Handcrafted Episode 3: "Making Momma Proud" w/ Record Executive Jamal Jimoh
Kam sits down with Jamal Jimoh to discuss how his upbringing in Far Rockaway Queens with his Mother and Sister helped to shape his path. A hilarious conversation walks them thru Jamal's journey of being a childhood genius to failing many times to being able to make his Mother and Sister proud to this day. Jamal shares hilarious entertainment industry stories as well as what he's most proud of.
January 4, 2021
99 min
Handcrafted Episode 2: “Never Too Late To Learn” W/ DJ Meel
In this episode Kam sits down with his longtime friend, the Cleveland native and internationally known DJ, DJ Meel. During this conversation, Meel talks about the constant influence of music and sport in his life and how that’s guided him through his illustrious career.
December 28, 2020
54 min
Episode 1: “From the SOIL” w/ Marketing Executive Dela Yador
In the first episode Kam sits down with his longtime friend Marketing Executive Dela Yador. During their conversation they discuss the influence of Dela’s West African and Bronx roots, his views on building community and the importance of remaining authentic in every room you walk into.
December 21, 2020
108 min
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The Handcrafted Pod

Episodes

Handcrafted Episode 10 - “Grieve Then Grow” w/ Kameron McCullough

Handcrafted Episode 9 - “Consequences” w/ Entrepreneur & Handcrafted Founder Kameron McCullough

Handcrafted Episode 8 - "Built Different" w/ Wellness Expert and Entrepreneur Jerry Housey

Handcrafted Episode 7 - "Keep Everything Yourself" w/ Recording Artist Jerreau

Handcrafted Episode 6 - "Well Versed" w/ Fashion Designer & Creative Director Chaz Jordan

Handcrafted Episode 5 - “Balancing Act” w/ Tech Executive & Entrepreneur Charles Kuykendoll

Handcrafted Episode 4: "Bloom Where You're Planted" w/ Television Executive Ms. Myriam Leger

Handcrafted Episode 3: "Making Momma Proud" w/ Record Executive Jamal Jimoh

Handcrafted Episode 2: “Never Too Late To Learn” W/ DJ Meel

Episode 1: “From the SOIL” w/ Marketing Executive Dela Yador

The Handcrafted Pod (Trailer)